C1 Inhibitor Inhibits Antibody-Mediated Rejection Following Kidney Transplant
Sunday, August 3, 2014 - 10:00
in Health & Medicine
Results presented at the 2014 World Transplant Congress evaluated the safety and efficacy of CSL Behring's C1 Inhibitor (C1-INH) concentrate in preventing antibody-mediated rejection following kidney transplants in highly sensitized patients. C1-INH is a human protein and an important inhibitor of the complement system. Antibody-mediated rejection is a major cause of kidney transplant failure and a prime barrier to improving long-term outcomes for transplant patients. The types of antibody-mediated rejection vary in acuity and severity. Approximately 10 to 15 percent of kidney recipients experience rejection within one year after transplantation. read more